Senior Software Engineer

NetApp, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 196,350 - 292,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

NetApp's Azure NetApp Files (ANF) team is building cloud storage services that power enterprise workloads in Microsoft Azure. We seek a motivated software engineer to develop and operate cloud-scale distributed systems spanning storage, networking, cloud infrastructure, and UX.

This unified role expects ownership from design through production, with collaboration across teams to deliver reliable, scalable solutions using containers, microservices, and modern CI/CD practices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of production software development experience.
• Strong Go backend development experience for scalable services.
• Experience with Python for test automation and CI/CD tooling.
• Familiarity with React/TypeScript or C# for UI components.
• Experience designing RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Experience with Kubernetes and cloud-native architectures.
• Knowledge of software quality, testing, security practices.
• Strong learning ability and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own features through full software lifecycle from design to production.
• Develop and operate cloud-native services using containers and microservices.
• Improve engineering excellence with automated testing and reviews.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver end-to-end storage, networking, and user experiences.
• Participate in architecture, design reviews, and code reviews.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement long-term improvements.
• Translate customer needs into technical solutions with stakeholders.
• Communicate technical concepts and project status clearly.
• Mentor teammates and contribute to knowledge sharing.

Skills

Go backend

Python for test automation

RESTful APIs

Cloud platforms

Observability/monitoring

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Kubernetes

CI/CD tooling

Containers

React

TypeScript

C#

Job description

Job Summary

NetApp's Azure NetApp Files (ANF) team is building industry-leading cloud storage services that power mission-critical enterprise workloads in Microsoft Azure. We are looking for a highly motivated software engineer to help develop and operate cloud-scale distributed systems that span storage, networking, cloud infrastructure, and user experience. This is a unified engineering role where engineers are expected to contribute across development, automated validation, operational readiness, and service reliability. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex technical challenges, takes ownership from design through production, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own features through the entire software lifecycle including design, implementation, testing, deployment, monitoring, and production support.
• Design, develop, and operate cloud-native services leveraging containers, microservices, distributed systems principles, and modern CI/CD practices.
• Drive engineering excellence through automated testing, code reviews, operational readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate across engineering teams to deliver end-to-end solutions spanning storage, networking, cloud infrastructure, security, observability, and customer-facing experiences.
• Participate in architecture discussions, design reviews, and code reviews to help drive technical excellence and engineering best practices.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term reliability, scalability, and operational improvements.
• Work closely with product management, architects, and partner teams to translate customer and business requirements into high-quality technical solutions.
• Effectively communicate technical concepts, design tradeoffs, and project status to stakeholders across the organization.
• Contribute to the technical growth of the team through knowledge sharing, code reviews, design discussions, and mentorship opportunities.

Job Requirements

• 10+ years of experience.
• Strong production software development experience in Go, including development of scalable, secure, production-quality backend services.
• Experience with Python for test automation, validation frameworks, tooling, CI/CD integration, or operational automation.
• Familiarity with React, TypeScript, or C# is desirable for engineers to work across existing service components and user-facing workflows.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs and service-to-service integrations.
• Experience designing, deploying, and operating microservices-based applications using Kubernetes, containers, and modern CI/CD practices.
• Experience with software quality practices including automated testing, performance optimization, and security best practices.
• Experience with observability, monitoring, telemetry, and operational excellence practices.
• Experience building and operating cloud-native distributed systems in Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Experience in one or more of the following domains: cloud storage services, distributed systems, file systems, databases, data protection, or infrastructure services.
• Strong aptitude for learning new technologies.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative and analytical approach to problem solving.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent practical experience.

Compensation:
The target salary range for this position is 196,350 - 292,600 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off, various Leave options, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process.

At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in‑office and/or in‑person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.

Why You'll Thrive at NetApp

At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment—you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.

NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise‑grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.

Our culture

We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do.

AI Disclosure

For select roles, some stages of our hiring process may use artificial intelligence tools to help evaluate applications and candidate selection. These tools support—rather than replace—human decision-making.